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http://www.mynewsdesk.com/assets/graphics/logos/logo-small.png12823en15Five million kronor for parishes’ work with refugeesMon, 22 Jun 2015 13:00:00 +0100In 2014, the General Synod decided to rapidly arrange forms of financial assistance for parishes’ work with refugees and asylum seekers. 146 applications have been received from across Sweden and 35 parishes are now being granted a total of five million kronor between them.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/five-million-kronor-for-parishes-work-with-refugees-1184717?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/five-million-kronor-for-parishes-work-with-refugees-1184717?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanKing’s Medal to Inger Lise OlsenTue, 16 Jun 2015 19:00:00 +0100The Church of Sweden’s Policy Advisor for Gender Issues, Inger Lise Olsen, has been presented withH.M. The King’s Medal, 8th size on a light blue ribbon.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/king-s-medal-to-inger-lise-olsen-1180491?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/king-s-medal-to-inger-lise-olsen-1180491?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanSEK 530 million to preserve ecclesiastical cultural heritageMon, 08 Jun 2015 10:06:00 +0100​The allocation of the ecclesiastical heritage grant for 2016 is complete. The dioceses and parishes of the Church of Sweden will share SEK 530 million. A previous surplus linked to the ecclesiastical cultural heritage grant is now judged to have been dealt with http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/sek-530-million-to-preserve-ecclesiastical-cultural-heritage-1180455?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/sek-530-million-to-preserve-ecclesiastical-cultural-heritage-1180455?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanChurch of Sweden establishes LGBT networkTue, 02 Jun 2015 16:00:00 +0100To strengthen expertise regarding LGBT issues at the Church of Sweden’s workplaces, employees from the dioceses of the Church of Sweden have established a national network. Over a period of two days, participants discussed the forms of this network and a process model for work with LGBT issues within the Church of Sweden.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/church-of-sweden-establishes-lgbt-network-1180486?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/church-of-sweden-establishes-lgbt-network-1180486?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanALMA prizewinner brings joy of reading to Church of Sweden’s partner organisationMon, 01 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0100Today the South African organisation PRAESA recieves the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 2015, the largest in the world for children’s and young adult literature, with prize money of SEK 5 million. The news is very pleasing for the Church of Sweden’s partner in South Africa, Philani, which works with children’s education in collaboration with PRAESA on the reading promotion project “Nal’ibali”.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/alma-prizewinner-brings-joy-of-reading-to-church-of-sweden-s-partner-organisation-1180481?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/alma-prizewinner-brings-joy-of-reading-to-church-of-sweden-s-partner-organisation-1180481?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanClarification regarding settlers turning church compound into a new settlementFri, 22 May 2015 16:17:00 +0100​In today’s Haaretz, May 22, there is an article about the development of a new settlement between Hebron and Jerusalem. In the article, a source claims that the property is owned by the Swedish church. Church of Sweden would like to clarify that it does not own the property (land or buildings) mentioned in the article and has never done so.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/clarification-regarding-settlers-turning-church-compound-into-a-new-settlement-1165681?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/clarification-regarding-settlers-turning-church-compound-into-a-new-settlement-1165681?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanArchbishop honorary doctor in ChicagoMon, 18 May 2015 10:11:00 +0100The Archbishop of the Church of Sweden Antje Jackelén has been made an honorary doctor at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. This took place yesterday in conjunction with the School’s 155th annual commencement (degree award) ceremony.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/archbishop-honorary-doctor-in-chicago-1163047?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/archbishop-honorary-doctor-in-chicago-1163047?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanFinancial industry needs to concentrate its efforts to curb climate change in timeTue, 12 May 2015 10:00:00 +0100There are eight months left until the climate change conference in Paris. Aside from establishing a global agreement, we need the innovative capabilities of the business sector, combined with the financial industry’s mechanisms to enable the transition to a low-carbon society. These are the thoughts of the Church of Sweden in a report on responsible investment, which is being published today.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/financial-industry-needs-to-concentrate-its-efforts-to-curb-climate-change-in-time-1180456?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/financial-industry-needs-to-concentrate-its-efforts-to-curb-climate-change-in-time-1180456?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanThe Church of Sweden’s humanitarian aid and relief managers go to Nepal Mon, 11 May 2015 14:00:00 +0100Anna Garvander, head of the Church of Sweden’s humanitarian aid and relief work will go to Nepal on Thursday 14 May. Marina Kalisky, an expert in psychosocial work, will also be there. During one week they will chart the continued need for aid and prepare for the arrival of additional people from the Church of Sweden’s staff pool for rapid humanitarian aid.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/the-church-of-sweden-s-humanitarian-aid-and-relief-managers-go-to-nepal-1159610?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/the-church-of-sweden-s-humanitarian-aid-and-relief-managers-go-to-nepal-1159610?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanChurch of Sweden’s focus on “Reformation Year 2017”Tue, 05 May 2015 16:00:00 +0100​In 2017 it will be 500 years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of All Saints’ Church (more commonly referred to as Castle Church) in Wittenberg. The Central Board of the Church of Sweden today established the frameworks for the Church of Sweden’s anniversary-related activities during the year.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/church-of-sweden-s-focus-on-reformation-year-2017-1159981?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/church-of-sweden-s-focus-on-reformation-year-2017-1159981?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanThe Archbishop met the Pope in RomeMon, 04 May 2015 12:51:00 +0100Archbishop Antje Jackelén met Pope Francis in Rome today. “It was a meeting that was both formal and very friendly. The Pope expressed his gratitude for the work carried out for Latin American refugees, not least in Sweden, during the dictatorship, said Archbishop Antje Jackelén after the meeting.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/the-archbishop-met-the-pope-in-rome-1153281?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/the-archbishop-met-the-pope-in-rome-1153281?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanChurch of Sweden attends a ceremony where Armenia remembers the genocide of 1915Mon, 27 Apr 2015 12:00:00 +0100There have been a number of large gatherings this week in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital city, to mark the 100 years since the Armenian genocide. The Church of Sweden’s former Archbishop Anders Wejryd and the researcher Göran Gunner were among them. Churches from all over the world united to make a statement as a part of the ceremony.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/church-of-sweden-attends-a-ceremony-where-armenia-remembers-the-genocide-of-1915-1159984?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/church-of-sweden-attends-a-ceremony-where-armenia-remembers-the-genocide-of-1915-1159984?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanImmediate action in NepalMon, 27 Apr 2015 11:15:00 +0100The Church of Sweden is allocating SEK 1 million to immediate measures for the victims of the earthquake in Nepal on Saturday and is preparing to send specialists in psychosocial work.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/immediate-action-in-nepal-1149454?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/immediate-action-in-nepal-1149454?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanThe Church of Sweden gains a new bishop Tue, 31 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +0100Fredrik Modéus, vicar of Lund Cathedral Parish, will be consecrated as Bishop of Växjö Diocese on Sunday 12 April. The consecration will take place at 11 am in Uppsala Cathedral and will be performed by Archbishop Antje Jackelén in the presence of foreign guests and the Church of Sweden’s bishops.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/the-church-of-sweden-gains-a-new-bishop-1159987?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/the-church-of-sweden-gains-a-new-bishop-1159987?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkan​Film about young maths prodigy wins Church of Sweden awardFri, 13 Mar 2015 20:01:00 +0000This evening, the Church of Sweden’s 2015 Youth Film Award was presented to the British film X+Y, directed by Morgan Matthews. The film is about Nathan, a boy with autism, who through mathematics finds a context in which he can be himself and be accepted. The award was presented by Bishop Johan Tyrberg during the International Children and Young People’s Film Festival in Malmö.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/film-about-young-maths-prodigy-wins-church-of-sweden-award-1131669?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/film-about-young-maths-prodigy-wins-church-of-sweden-award-1131669?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkan​Interfaith Dialogue on Human Dignity and Human SexualityWed, 04 Feb 2015 08:45:09 +0000On February 3-8 2015, the Church of Sweden gathers distinguished scholars and theologians in an Interfaith Dialogue on Human Dignity and Human Sexuality. The purpose is to critically examine what the faiths and sacred texts say in regard to human sexuality.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/interfaith-dialogue-on-human-dignity-and-human-sexuality-1113313?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/interfaith-dialogue-on-human-dignity-and-human-sexuality-1113313?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanChurch of Sweden film award goes to Every face has a nameWed, 28 Jan 2015 20:15:00 +0000This evening the Church of Sweden’s 2015 film award was presented to the documentary Every face has a name, directed by Magnus Gertten. The prize of SEK 50,000 and the Angelos icon were presented by cathedral dean Karin Burstrand from Gothenburg Cathedral parish, in conjunction with the film’s premiere during the Göteborg International Film Festival.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/church-of-sweden-film-award-goes-to-every-face-has-a-name-1111073?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/church-of-sweden-film-award-goes-to-every-face-has-a-name-1111073?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanTsunami memorial service broadcast on TV Wed, 17 Dec 2014 09:34:00 +0000“We need memorial days for looking both back and forward,” says Archbishop Antje Jackelén. On 26 December it will be 10 years since the tsunami swept in over south-east Asia, and this will be remembered with a national memorial service in Uppsala Cathedral. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/tsunami-memorial-service-broadcast-on-tv-1100427?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/tsunami-memorial-service-broadcast-on-tv-1100427?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkanExperts on indigenous peoples to attend Saturday seminar Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:00:00 +0000A seminar on indigenous peoples is being held in Uppsala on Saturday 13 December as part of the Church of Sweden’s more in-depth work on indigenous issues. The panel will include indigenous peoples representative Dr Wilton Littlechild, UN expert on indigenous issues and Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner for indigenous issues in Canada.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/experts-on-indigenous-peoples-to-attend-saturday-seminar-1097535?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/experts-on-indigenous-peoples-to-attend-saturday-seminar-1097535?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
Svenska kyrkan​National memorial service ten years after the tsunamiTue, 09 Dec 2014 12:58:52 +0000On Boxing Day, 26 December, it is ten years since the tidal wave engulfed Southeast Asia. The tsunami was a life-changing event for many Swedes. The 10th anniversary is being marked by a national memorial service in Uppsala Cathedral.http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/national-memorial-service-ten-years-after-the-tsunami-1096881?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressreleasehttp://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/svenska_kyrkan/pressreleases/national-memorial-service-ten-years-after-the-tsunami-1096881?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=pressrelease
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